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MediaKids Academy
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MediaKids Academy

 5 · 3 reviews
Location
  • Thailand
    • Chiang Mai
Length
120 hours
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Program Details

Teaching Practicum
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Certifications
Online TEFL TEFL
Weekly Classroom Hours
35
Housing
Hotel
Age Min.
21

Pricing

$300
Price Details
The in-class training is subsidized by MediaKids Academy. The full cost of the package is $1,800, however we subsidize $600 of the course fee. This leaves you with an upfront cost of only $1,200 for the whole program. The subsidy amount is then deducted from your monthly salary for your first semester teaching with MediaKids Academy. If you choose to renew with MediaKids Academy for a second semester, you will receive full salary as your subsidy will have already been repaid.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers SIM cards Visa Wifi
Jul 06, 2017
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About Program

The GoTEFL Training & Placement (TAP) program has been running since 2014, training and placing teachers all over Thailand. The aim of the TAP program is to provide candidates with high-quality training with a guaranteed, one-semester placement. All-in-all, the GoTEFL TAP Program is a 5-6 month commitment, and is an excellent opportunity for first-time teachers to start their TEFL journey in a safe and supported environment.

Contact us for more information about how to apply for spot in the GoTEFL course. Spaces are limited!

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with MediaKids Academy for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

Program Highlights

  • 120 Hour TEFL in-class course (includes 6 full-length practicum in a real Thai classroom)
  • Accredited TEFL certification throught TEFL International
  • Subsidized training cost
  • Guaranteed job placement through a trusted and well-established provider
  • Incredible support from experienced consultants before, during, and after the course

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Sophie
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An experience you can't regret!

Jul 6, 2017

Straight after graduating from university I decided to leave home and everything i knew which, to this day, i still think was a huge step and risk to take. When I was offered the position with GoTEFL I still was not 100% sure it was the right thing to do but I also wanted to travel, explore different parts of the world and have an adventure.

However, once I arrived in Chiang Mai and was greeted at the airport by a staff member from GoTEFL I was reassured that I had made a good choice. The staff were very friendly and understanding of the fact that moving to a country so far away from home was a scary thing for most of us in the group. They made me feel comfortable by providing some lessons in Thai culture, basic Thai language and excursions to experience the culture and bond with the other members of the group.

The course also made me fully prepared for teaching life in Thailand. I didn't have any experience with teaching before arriving in Thailand but over the 4 weeks on the course I was given the opportunity to learn and practice the teaching techniques in classrooms in different schools across the city. To this day, I still believe teaching is based on individual styles but the course allowed me to explore different teaching methods to determine which approach suited best with me.

I have also made life-long friends from the course. Although I was not placed in the same town with any of the other GoTEFLers we met up on so many occasions and I also travelled around Thailand, Laos and Vietnam with some of the friends I made on this course.

I am now living and teaching in China in a city close to Shanghai. I really love teaching ESL and the lifestyle of living abroad - meeting and befriending so many people from all over the world. I look back to 2 years ago, to how scared I was to accept the position on this course, and I realise how independent I have become, how much I have learnt from travelling and the people I have met and how I am no longer afraid to travel and experience the world.

The GoTEFL course was the starting point for me as it gave me the confidence needed to live so far away from and I would encourage you to take this opportunity because you really won't regret it. I recommend this for anyone who is like I was 2 years - wanting to explore the world but not knowing the best way to do so. This course provides the essentials for adapting to life/teaching in Thailand, and abroad in general. It also provides the opportunity to meet some amazing people and create unforgettable memories with them.

What would you improve about this program?
When I was a student on this programme the graduating teachers were required to complete 2 teaching semesters to receive the free TEFL certification. I believed this was too long a time to wait for the certificate. However, after feedback from members of my class I am aware the programme has already acknowledged this and now the teachers are only required to complete on teaching semester.
I can't think of any other improvements to be made.
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miranda
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Go for it !

Jul 1, 2017

Get ready for an adventure unlike anything you have experienced. Moving to Thailand for a year to teach English in the Isan region was and incredibly huge step into the unkown. This choice led to new lifelong friends, adventure after adventure, a widened view of the world and the beautiful people in it, and a sense of confidence knowing that I can literally move all the way across the world and have support. Knowing that after your TEFL course you are automatically placed with a school and you will have employment and a group of very helpful and friendly Media Kids agents takes alot of the guess work and worry out of it. Be ready to have your mind and heart opened. Even when there was a struggle or a hard time I never had to look far for listening ear and a helpful hand. This was a great way for me to travel and have a job to support myself. The challenges and the rewards that choosing this program brought into my life expanded my views, thoughts, and myself in a way that nothing else could have.

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Thara
Male
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Good times

Jun 29, 2017

I had a lot of fun during the course. I made a lot of great friends, and the course itself really set me up for success as a teacher in Thailand. I'm half Thai by blood, but born and raised in New Zealand. However even I wasn't prepared to go straight into teaching without a proper TEFL certification, knowledge of Thai culture in the classroom, or expectations of being a foreigner in a small town community. I got all this training and support from the in-class training and the teaching practicals at a Thai school. I also knew exactly where I would be teaching before I even got to Thailand, thanks to the guaranteed job placement aspect of the program. And I was fully supported throughout my two semesters as a teacher. So all-in-all, it was a great experience and I'm thankful for having joined.

What would you improve about this program?
Be completely free :)
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What is your favorite travel memory?

Thai people are so warm and welcoming that you quickly feel like you belong. My time in Thailand hardly feels like "travel" anymore, as much as it just feels like home now. The best part of being here is getting the chance to actually participate in the culture.

I was once dressed up in an old-fashioned traditional Thai outfit and led my school's parade through my little town for Loi Krathong Festival. The whole community came out and lined the streets to watch as the foreign girl paraded through the town all dressed up.

It was really funny, but also so touching to see how honored they felt that someone from the big country of the USA was there in their village participating and honoring their culture.

Other than within the country, teaching in Thailand has given me the opportunity to travel all over Asia. My favorite travel memory is from the time I went backpacking through Laos with one of my best friends from my GoTEFL course.

We decided to venture off the beaten path way up north to hike through the jungles and mountains and visit the villages. In one of the villages, the locals invited us to stay for the night. We slept in huts, watched the women hand weave scarves, played cards with a 4-year-old (she beat us), and drank homemade white whiskey all night while we clumsily communicated with the locals despite the total language barrier. It was an incredible and unforgettable experience.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

As an American, I am prone to letting the trials and tribulations of daily life control me. However, Thai people are not like that at all. In America, I was constantly stressed about work, and my life was driven by my career alone.

Here in Thailand, they value work-life balance and having fun even in situations that should be stressful. It's been a really transformative experience here.

I've embraced the relaxed nature of their daily lives, and I've even learned quite of bit of Thai! I've learned to go with the flow and to simply let things go. It's truly been a life-changing experience, helping me to be a better and happier version of myself.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

I've heard so many inspiring stories from GoTEFL graduates about their travels, teaching, and cultural experiences.

One of the girls who did the GoTEFL course with me trained at a Muay Thai gym right next to our accommodation during the course. She became close friends with the trainers, despite none of them speaking English.

She continued training in the town where she was teaching, but eventually moved back to Chiang Mai and started to seriously train at the same gym. She eventually went on to fight in real matches against great Thai fighters.

It's inspiring to see someone get so involved and push herself out of her comfort zone. I encourage everyone to get involved in the culture and the community to get the most out of your experience just as she did.

What makes your company unique?

There are many TEFL programs and job placement programs out there. But what makes GoTEFL unique is the combination of all the things you're looking for in a TEFL program:

  • Low upfront costs: 120 hour TEFL courses typically cost around $2,000. We provide the same course at a lower upfront cost ($1,200) to provide this teaching opportunities to more people. It's important to get teachers to come to Thailand to help improve students' English skills, and we don't want a high course fee to deter you from coming over.
  • In classroom training: most courses don't offer the opportunity to practice skills before you teach for the first time. Some programs do, but they are only within the confines of the TEFL classroom with only your trainer and peers in the course. We provide the opportunity for you to actually teach a full-length lesson with a classroom of Thai students at public schools in Chiang Mai. Most people get nervous about this, but that's ok! You'll have six practice lessons before actually going to teach on your own. You can hone and perfect your skills and figure out what your teaching style will be. Hands-on training is the best way to learn how to teach English as a foreign language.
  • Language and culture: We include Thai culture lessons as part of the course. This is especially important as the culture in Thailand and in the classroom are very different. Oftentimes, people fail as teachers because they don't know anything about working in Thailand and cannot adapt. It's proven that the teachers who receive practical Thai culture lessons are way more successful and happier in Thailand than those who come uninformed and unprepared.
  • Job placement: What makes GoTEFL particularly unique is the guaranteed job aspect. When we say "guaranteed," we really mean it. Before you even arrive to Thailand, we have a teaching job already reserved for you. Part of the interview process includes a chat with one of our placement specialists. They will ask you about your qualifications, your teaching preferences, your what your looking for in your experience in Thailand. This discussion helps us to find the perfect school and location for you. So there is no need to come to Thailand and compete with other teachers for interviews and teaching positions. We have that all booked and prepared for you as soon as you confirm your spot with us.

When were you especially proud of your team?

I'm especially proud of the team I work with because we have all worked in Thailand for many years and are dedicated to supporting you. While some programs are like a revolving door of TEFL students, we really take the time to get to know you personally and support you before, during, and after the course.

About MediaKids Academy

Are you the adventurous type seeking to travel, explore, and immerse yourself into rich and authentic cultures? Then why not teach in Thailand? MediaKids Academy offers teaching positions in the Central, North, and Northeast regions of Thailand. Take this chance for an experience of a lifetime and earn a living at the same time! We are looking for...

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